Overview

Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.

Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following role;

Position: Finance Manager

Reports to: Managing Director

Location: Dar es Salaam

Contract Duration: 1-year contract 

Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the financial activities of the organization, including financial analysis and planning, accounting operations and reporting, budgeting and external audit and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance of the financial functions and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the finance department in order to meet expected goals.
• Manage the creation, improvement and implementation of financial policies and procedures for the organization.
• Oversee the routine generation of timely and accurate internal and external financial reports, including monthly and annual financial statements.
• Advise management in financial decision-making and systems development and improvement.
• Oversee the accuracy of the organizational accounting records and maintain proper financial record for all offices.
• Prepare and analyse accurate monthly financial and management reports
• Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist in coordinating the preparation and completion of the audited financial statements and all tax returns.
• Any other related duty as may be assigned.

Qualification, experiences, and competencies 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
• At least 7 Years’ experience in financial management
• Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger,
• Proficiency with Quick books or other accounting software and excellent Excel skills.
• Problem-solving skills, Creative and Innovative, Strategic in Decision making, Flexibility.

Application Instructions:

• All applications should be sent with enclosed cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Division P.O. Box 33104 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees to: E-mail: hr.headoffice@goodneighbors.or.tz
• The deadline for application is not later than 20^th January 2020.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and emails.
• Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.